If you’re already making plans to ring in 2018, how about a trip to Spa Resort Casino in Palm Springs where the third annual New Year’s Eve Block Party is happening?

This year, the pop/rock group Plain White T’s will perform at the family-friendly celebration. Entrance to the block party is free, but you need to buy a ticket to see the concert.

Tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4. Pre-sale tickets are $21-$70 and available through Monday, Nov. 27. Ticket prices will increase to $35-$100 on Tuesday, Nov. 28.

Known for the hit song “Hey There Delilah,” the band released its latest album, “American Nights,” in 2015 and will take the stage at 10:30 p.m.

Event starts at 8 p.m.; concert starts at 10:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 31, Spa Resort Casino, entrance for the block party is at North Indian Canyon Drive and East Andreas Road. 888-999-1995, sparesortcasino.com.

Stephanie Schulte has covered everything from travel, crime, food and entertainment since 2006. Her first assignment was writing a feature story on Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini for Amy Blanc Elementary School in Northern California and she never looked back. Schulte enjoys playing piano (not very good), hiking, hanging with her family and friends and watching "Three's Company" re-runs.

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